Look for inspiration in books, magazines, and even other people's homes - then be brave and take a chance with a room in your home. Candice Olson bookbravechance Change image and share on social
I know it can be difficult for parents, but I really do believe that kids need to play the predominant role in the choices that go into their own space. Candice Olson choicedifficultkid Change image and share on social
Great French design is often about unexpected touches. Candice Olson designfrenchgreat Change image and share on social
Spaces I love to do - the uglier the better - tend to be really old, dated basements - especially from the '60s to the '80s. I love those. Candice Olson 60s80sbasement Change image and share on social
We don't have one of those houses where there's a rope that separates the kids' area from the adult area. There's a happy medium. It's all about fabric choices, accessories. Candice Olson accessoryadultarea Change image and share on social
Today's kitchen is all about a well-planned space that makes cooking a completely interactive experience among family and friends. Candice Olson completelycookexperience Change image and share on social
I think people underestimate the importance of lighting - layers of lighting, not just one light. I do a lighting seminar where I take a $300-a-yard fabric and a $3-a-yard fabric. I show what lighting can do to either one. Candice Olson fabricimportancelayer share on social
I never want to hold myself up as the poster child of the successful mother-businesswoman. It's a total 'Gong Show.' I won't pretend. When you do so many things, something always suffers. You just can't be great at everything. Candice Olson businesswomanchildgong share on social
Bathrooms are, on a square foot basis, the most expensive room in the house to renovate. If you want to test your heart's fitness, try shopping for simple bathroom faucets. Add in the cost of the required valves, mixers and trims, and you may need reviving when you see the tally! Candice Olson addbasisbathroom share on social
Why have one chandelier when you can have two? Candice Olson chandelier Change image and share on social
